The Political Effects of Economic Inequality: Evidence from Hong Kong

This study yields several important findings. Citizens’ perceived economic inequality is positively correlated with support for government redistribution and support for political autonomy. However, perceived economic ine quality is not associated with citizens’ propensity to join social protests. We find that political values and citizens’ identities influence their demand for political autonomy and propensity to join protests. Our study thus sheds fresh light on the effect of economic inequality on a developed economy.
Source: Social Indicators Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research